Frances Eileen McInerney, MS, CCC-SLP, CDP

There are so many things about Alzheimer's disease that can be challenging. Constant changes and decision making can leave individuals and caregivers overwhelmed. One way to ease that stress is...

Time can pass slowly or quickly. We each have days that fly by, while other days have minutes that seem to stretch into eternity. Behavioral changes related to Alzheimer's can...

Many men take great pride in their facial hair. There are competitions for mustaches and a month-long campaign in November (No-Shave November) that promotes donations to cancer fighting foundations. For...

All of us have good days and bad days. Nailed that job interview? Good day. Having the weather impact your flight, so you nearly miss seeing your sister sing at...

At some point, everyone has felt stress about attending a social event: Where is it? Who will be there? What am I going to talk about? For people with Alzheimer's...

How many times has a beautiful image of a sunset or mountain peak left you speechless? Or you hear the crescendo of an orchestra, and you feel like floating to...

Have you ever wondered why your loved one has suddenly started to have increasing behaviors? "How do I handle this?" you might ask yourself. Caregivers often find themselves on the...

Every day, caregivers attempt to complete a long list of tasks: meals, laundry, hygiene, and more. All of this is usually just for their loved ones. Trying to fit in...

From an early age, we're told to brush our teeth twice a day to prevent cavities. Then when we get a bit older, floss and mouthwash are added in! Let's...

We've all been there. You're out to dinner on a Saturday night in a packed restaurant and it's way too loud. You can barely hear the person sitting next to...

I enjoy watching sports... Socially. I can't tell you too many stats or facts about the teams I watch; unless it's the 41-33 score of Super Bowl 52 (go, Birds!)...

As much as we all enjoy a day on the sofa binge-watching a season or two of a show, it's probably not really the ideal way to spend all of...

Social interaction is important for all of us. Engaging with others brings us joy and a sense of a belonging. The opportunity to interact with others may become limited for...

My family and I knew that my Dad, at some point, would die due to Alzheimer's and that some deep feelings were sure to follow. What I did not anticipate...

When is the last time you thought about the number of decisions you make each day? As a caregiver, you know it's a lot. At the start of your Alzheimer's...

In the early stages of Alzheimer's disease, there are small but noticeable changes in a person's behavior. You may notice that items around the house are found in new and...

Wintertime - it's cold and bleak, maybe with some snow. Most of us want to stay in and stay warm. I know I like to snuggle up with a cup...

Bringing in the mail: A mundane daily task done out of habit - until it isn't. In the early stages of Alzheimer's disease, memory loss or impairment is one of...

I was in my late 20s when my Dad was first diagnosed with early-onset Alzheimer's. As the oldest of 3, this meant my youngest sibling was barely out of college...

When you or your loved one is first diagnosed with Alzheimer's disease, you may be given a list of suggested therapies for them: physical, occupational, and speech. Speech therapy?! "Isn't...